Sevier County Volunteer Rescue Squad

Sam was a longtime member and supporter of our squad in more recent years after he retired from regular operations with us. Our Chairman shared stories tonight of their time responding to calls together and travelling down many TN highways. Our thoughts go out to the family. Fly high, old friend.

Atchley Funeral Home

Busy day for the team!
We had members out in the field today sharpening their skills at two different training sessions out of county:
🌊 Swiftwater Awareness: A huge thanks to Hawkins County Rescue Squad for hosting some of our crew for a day of Swiftwater Awareness training. Understanding the power and mechanics of moving water is vital for keeping our responders safe during flood and river incidents.
📍 SARTopo Training: Meanwhile, other team members spent the day at Church Hill Rescue Squad learning SARTopo techniques. This mapping software is an incredible tool for our tracking team, allowing us to coordinate search grids and plot real-time data with pinpoint accuracy.
We are constantly training to stay mission-ready. Grateful for our neighboring agencies for the collaboration and the high-quality instruction! 🤝💪

❄️ The Snow is Here! ❄️

It’s officially a winter wonderland out there, but the roads are getting tricky fast. If you’re already behind the wheel, please take your time, keep your distance, and get home safely.

Once you’re back at home, do yourself a favor: stay home. Grab the blankets, start the kettle, and enjoy the view from the warm side of the window. ☕️🧣
Stay Safe & Cozy:
* Check on neighbors: Especially those who might need help clearing a path tomorrow.
* Keep the heat in: Close curtains and keep internal doors shut.
* Charge up: Make sure your devices are powered in case of local outages overnight.